Looking for a hassle-free dinner option that’s bursting with flavor? This Easy Naan Flatbread Pizza recipe is your answer! With store-bought naan bread as the base, this recipe cuts down on prep time, without compromising on taste. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or hosting a casual gathering, this simple, yet delicious pizza will surely satisfy your cravings.
What is Naan?
Naan is a traditional flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent, typically made from a dough of flour, water, yeast and sometimes yogurt or milk. It is usually leavened with yeast or baking powder and cooked in a tandoor oven, resulting in a soft, fluffy texture with slightly charred edges. Naan is commonly served alongside various Indian dishes, or used as a base for pizzas and sandwiches.
Substitutes for naan in this pizza at home recipe could include:
- Flatbread
- Pita bread
Why You Should Try This Easy Naan Flatbread Pizza Recipe
This pizza at home recipe offers a convenient solution for those craving pizza, without the fuss. By using store-bought naan bread and your favorite jarred marinara, you skip the time consuming steps of making the pizza components from scratch.
Plus, with a handful of basic ingredients like mozzarella cheese and a few of your favorite toppings, you can whip up a mouthwatering pizza in no time.
Other Naan Pizza Toppings
The toppings for this Easy Naan Flatbread Pizza recipe are highly customizable, allowing you to personalize each mini pizza to suit your taste preferences and/or dietary needs.
While this flatbread pizza recipe is delicious as is, feel free to get creative with your toppings! Easily create a vegetarian naan pizza using your favorite vegetable toppings.
Consider adding options like:
- Sliced bell peppers
- Diced onions
- Fresh mushrooms
- Sliced olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cooked sausage crumbles
- Anchovies
How to Make Naan Flatbread Pizza
With its simplicity, versatility, and unbeatable taste, this Easy Naan Flatbread Pizza recipe is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the naan bread pieces onto a non-stick, or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush each piece of naan with olive oil.
- Spoon marinara sauce onto each naan, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce.
- Scatter mini pepperoni on top of the cheese.
- Evenly distribute the mushrooms and banana peppers.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the naan are golden brown..
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
How to Serve and Store Naan Pizza
- Serve your Easy Naan Flatbread Pizzas with a fresh garden, or tomato salad.
- If you happen to have leftover pizza, simply store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat pizza, place in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
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Easy Naan Flatbread Pizza
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This Easy Naan Flatbread Pizza recipe is prepared using store-bought naan bread as the base and your favorite jarred marinara sauce, which cuts down on prep time, without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of store-bought mini naan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10-ounces jarred or homemade marinara sauce
- 5-ounces shredded mozzarella
- 2-ounces mini pepperoni
- 1 jar sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1/8 cup sliced banana peppers
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the naan bread pieces on a non-stick, or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush each piece of naan with olive oil.
- Spoon marinara sauce onto each naan, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Scatter the mini pepperoni on top of the cheese.
- Evenly distribute the drained sliced mushrooms and sliced banana peppers over the cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the naan are golden brown.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve immediately.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- If using larger naan, consider one piece per person (I used Stonefire Mini Naan for this recipe).
- Brushing the top of the naan with olive oil before adding the sauce helps create a barrier that prevents the sauce from soaking into the bread too quickly.
- Although the base of the naan is fairly sturdy, avoid weighing the naan down with too much sauce and/or toppings.
- Easily replace the mini pepperoni with regular-sized pepperoni.
- Use jarred or homemade marinara sauce.
- Adjust the toppings to suit your preference.
- Bake on a pizza stone instead of a baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
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